Els Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Right. I am 5'1", and 110 lbs (which is slightly below average BMI for my height). And I swear I have the belly of a woman a few months pregnant. It isn't very visible with most clothes, but it's bad enough that when I stand straight and look down, it blocks my view of my pubic area. The weird thing is, I can even still see my RIBS in the mirror. Am I just one of those unfortunate people whose fat goes ONLY and directly to the belly? Everywhere else, including arms, legs, etc, looks either skinny or normal.
laRubiaBonita Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 lot's of thin people have this issue.... supposedly it can be an indicator of heart disease in the future.... so be vigilant
sedgwick Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Have you heard of metabolic syndrome? Have you by chance taken an antidepressant or mood stabilizer?
northstar1 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Right. I am 5'1", and 110 lbs (which is slightly below average BMI for my height). And I swear I have the belly of a woman a few months pregnant. It isn't very visible with most clothes, but it's bad enough that when I stand straight and look down, it blocks my view of my pubic area. The weird thing is, I can even still see my RIBS in the mirror. Am I just one of those unfortunate people whose fat goes ONLY and directly to the belly? Everywhere else, including arms, legs, etc, looks either skinny or normal. How is your posture? Sometimes, just the way you stand can result in the lower abdoment sticking out
Author Els Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Nope, no ADs. Metabolic syndrome leads to weight gain in general - I haven't gained much. Maybe 5 lbs over the past couple years or so. Seems like ALL of it went to the belly, though, every last bit. Hmm, how I stand. That's interesting. How do I describe it? Anyway, it's the most obvious when I'm slouching in a chair. I can grab a handful of it then. Luckily my hands are kinda small, but still...
laRubiaBonita Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 i have it too i actually think it is more noticable to me though. but i used to weigh like 100 lbs. more... so i also know that i am carrying around extra skin. i was telling my H just the other day how i know i have washboard abs... but it sucks cause i can't see them through the excess skin. on the plus side though- if i get pregnant hopefully i will not acquire extra stretch marks!
allina Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 i used to weigh like 100 lbs. more... so i also know that i am carrying around extra skin. WOW LRB you've lost 100lbs? I never knew that about you. That's really impressive!
Yukikazi Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 You weren't by chance a runner in school were you? My roomie has something like this.. she is very fit but you can see a round stomach bulge but it isn't fat or anything
Author Els Posted November 16, 2009 Author Posted November 16, 2009 Nope! I probably live a more sedentary lifestyle than I should, really, although my weight isn't unhealthy.
2sure Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 I am over 40, never had a belly of any kind before but did find recently that I did. Crunches, etc, were no longer working. So, I did the MUFA diet thing and the south beach. I lost weight all over on both, but thats not really wanted or needed to do, even though my stomach did get flat again - I was too thin. I gave up and got lipo. 2 years ago. My weight has fluctuated since, Ive gained some back and still no belly. I know its not for everyone, just pointing out that as a last resort over 40 you might consider it if it really bugs you. I dont think it works as great on excess weight as it does on that little poochiness that wont go away.
traderho Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 No one suggested exercise? That might be your first option!
builderbob Posted November 17, 2009 Posted November 17, 2009 Ok, here it goes: First off, remember this: ABS START IN THE KITCHEN. You want good excercise for abs? It's called TABLE PUSHOFFS. Now, I am not trying to be funny or anything but that's the truth. Second, forget South Beach diet. I know it works, I been on it.. it does work. But what it does is, just like with any low carb diets, it makes you lose a LOT of muscle. You are basically becoming "skinny fat". Remember, stomach fat is the LAST THING TO GO. It's both true for women and men. To be able to see your abs, you most likely need to drop to 10% body fat or below. You need to EAT.. frequently...basically you need to make your body into calorie burning furnace. Doing million crunches won't help you nor will any of those crazy machines on TV. Just eat right, EXCERCISE and watch your calories in vs calories out. You have abs already... they are just hidden BEHIND that fat Don't be so concerned about BMI. It's not the right measurament to go by. What you want to measure is your body fat instead. Look at the body builders for example. Some of them are 220 lbs and 5'8'' tall. According to BMI index, they would be coming up as obese. When truth is, these guys have 5% or lower body fat. 1. Eat right and frequently 2. Excercise. Do some weight training, do some cardio on alternating days 3. Dont' weight yourself everyday 4. Keep a journal of what you eat.. everything.. yes..that means "lil coffee creamer" too 5. Measure your body fat 6 Remember.. stomach fat is the last thing to go. If it was so easy, everyone would have an 8 pack.
xpaperxcutx Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Builderbob wrote everything that needed to be said. E, your body has a tendency to store fat in your midsection, even though there are no noticeable weight gain elsewhere. What you can do is strengthen your ab muscles with crunches and various workouts. Follow that with a very healthy nutrition plan and the fat will burn off ( albeit slowly since it's a given fact that stomach fat is always the last to go). You just have to be diligent in keeping up those exercises and not let the little fat discourage. Lipo and plastic surgery should only be considered if you tried absolutely everything to lose the fat. I've personally know some women with 3- 4 children who achieved washboard abs from exercise and good nutrition alone. You don't need to turn to a doctor to get good results. Dedication will get you great results.
deux ex machina Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Do you go on diets a lot? Do you eat enough protein?
xpaperxcutx Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Actually one question, do you exercise? And how much weight training and cardio do you do?
norajane Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Some women are pear-shaped and all their excess goes to their hips, ass, and thighs, while they still have flat(ter) stomachs and smaller breasts. Other women are apple-shaped and all their excess goes to their tummies and breasts. It's just the way your body is built. You can exercise, you can cut down on your sugars and starchy carbs and that will help. But your stomach is always going to be your "trouble" area. You don't sound remotely heavy. As long as you're generally eating healthy, don't worry about it so much. You probably obsess over it far more than anyone else even notices, or cares.
Boundary Problem Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Some of us have curves. I wouldn't worry about it. I do stomach exercises at the gym and it seems to help. I'm not on any medication, but I remember when I was on the pill it always added a few pounds.
on edge Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Ok, here it goes: First off, remember this: ABS START IN THE KITCHEN. You want good excercise for abs? It's called TABLE PUSHOFFS. Now, I am not trying to be funny or anything but that's the truth. Second, forget South Beach diet. I know it works, I been on it.. it does work. But what it does is, just like with any low carb diets, it makes you lose a LOT of muscle. You are basically becoming "skinny fat". Remember, stomach fat is the LAST THING TO GO. It's both true for women and men. To be able to see your abs, you most likely need to drop to 10% body fat or below. You need to EAT.. frequently...basically you need to make your body into calorie burning furnace. Doing million crunches won't help you nor will any of those crazy machines on TV. Just eat right, EXCERCISE and watch your calories in vs calories out. You have abs already... they are just hidden BEHIND that fat Don't be so concerned about BMI. It's not the right measurament to go by. What you want to measure is your body fat instead. Look at the body builders for example. Some of them are 220 lbs and 5'8'' tall. According to BMI index, they would be coming up as obese. When truth is, these guys have 5% or lower body fat. 1. Eat right and frequently 2. Excercise. Do some weight training, do some cardio on alternating days 3. Dont' weight yourself everyday 4. Keep a journal of what you eat.. everything.. yes..that means "lil coffee creamer" too 5. Measure your body fat 6 Remember.. stomach fat is the last thing to go. If it was so easy, everyone would have an 8 pack. That was a great post.
New Again Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Right. I am 5'1", and 110 lbs (which is slightly below average BMI for my height). And I swear I have the belly of a woman a few months pregnant. It isn't very visible with most clothes, but it's bad enough that when I stand straight and look down, it blocks my view of my pubic area. The weird thing is, I can even still see my RIBS in the mirror. Am I just one of those unfortunate people whose fat goes ONLY and directly to the belly? Everywhere else, including arms, legs, etc, looks either skinny or normal. Maybe you're just bloated. Eat lots of fruits, veggies and bran. Drink lots of water instead of soda, juice, etc. that has lots of fake sugar in it. Then, obviously, exercise...however, if it's mostly bloat changing your diet will help immensely.
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